Pressure injury treatment
A holistic approach to treating pressure injuries
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Aetiology of pressure injuries
The development of a pressure injury is a complex interaction between extrinsic factors (environment) and intrinsic factors (patient related).
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Pressure injury wound assessment and staging
Pressure injury severity assessment is based on the International NPIAP/EPUAP/PPPIA pressure injury classification system.
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